• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Hanwha, CMI to produce turret shells

  17th June 2016

  Hanwha Defense Systems has received a contract from CMI Defence for the supply of around 200 painted open turret shells of Cockerill 3000 Series weapon …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Sig Sauer aims for German rifles

  16th June 2016

  The German Bundeswehr and KSK special forces unit are interested in getting new rifles and Sig Sauer is going to put forward a solution based …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Eurosatory: Nexter signs new contracts with Gabon

  16th June 2016

  Nexter has signed new contracts with Gabon, continuing their ongoing collaboration, it was announced on 14 June. The contracts include the supply of mobile medical …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: Atos launches new BMS

  16th June 2016

  Atos has launched a new battle management system (BMS) called Bull at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 14 June. Bull BMS is designed to …

• Training

  CAE signs major naval training deal with UAE

  16th June 2016

  CAE has been awarded a contract by the General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces to design and develop a Naval Training …

• Defence Helicopter

  UAE to receive helicopter simulators

  16th June 2016

  CAE has received a multi-million dollar contract from the general headquarters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) armed forces, for the provision of a set …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Terrex 3 goes expeditionary

  16th June 2016

  Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) has sent its first two Terrex 3 prototypes for trials in Australia for the Land 400 phase 2 programme and unveiled …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: Thales launches Digipak

  16th June 2016

  Thales has launched a new digital solution for protected vehicles called Digipak, the company announced from Eurosatory on 14 June. Digipak is designed to provide …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: Elbit moves to dominate

  16th June 2016

  Israeli company Elbit Systems has unveiled improvements to its Dominator combat soldier communications suite at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris. The improved system has a new …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: Harris completes radio family

  15th June 2016

  The 7850S soldier radio launched by Harris is the last in a seven family lineup that have been introduced by the company to take on …

• Defence Helicopter

  Eurosatory: New FN HUD on display

  15th June 2016

  FN Herstal is displaying its new FN Head-up Display (HUD) sighting system for the first time at Eurosatory in Paris. The FN HUD is a …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: MMP series production begins

  15th June 2016

  The Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) medium-range modular land combat missile system from MBDA has started series production. The multi-mission missile provides engagement and destruction of …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Lacroix showcases survivability upgrades (video)

  15th June 2016

  Etienne Lacroix is presenting its upgraded Galix vehicle survivability solution to the defence market at Eurosatory. The new system allows for detection to increase the …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: India poised for M777 acquisition

  15th June 2016

  India’s Defense Acquisition Council is scheduled to approve the acquisition of the BAE Systems towed M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer systems when it meets next week.  …

• Military Logistics

  L-3 wins USAF KC-10 support contract

  14th June 2016

  L-3 Communications’ Vertex Aerospace division has received an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity $1.9 billion contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to provide full contractor logistics support …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Maritime patrol

  Long Range Patrol Aircraft [The Philippines]

  Programme Background On 10 July 2023, Elbit Systems announced that it had secured a contract for two long-range patrol aircraft. Although the customer was not ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Thor [Israel]

  Background Various Contracts On 3 December 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced it had purchased “advanced drones and autonomous systems” from Elbit Systems in various ...

• Trainer

  M-346 [Greece]

  Programme Background In April 2021, Elbit Systems was awarded a $1.65 billion contract to set up Hellenic Air Force International Flight Training Centre. The deal includes ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Bayraktar TB2 [Kenya]

  Programme Background Training On 23 August 2024, Baykar posted on social media that trainees from Kenya had completed their Bayraktar TB2 training at the Baykar Flight ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Hermes 900 (Uganda)

  Programme Background In September 2018, The East African reported that Uganda had received 24 Hermes 900 platforms from Elbit Systems. Evidence of the platform being ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project [UK]

  Programme Background Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project The British Army launched the RAS project to provide the "direction required to exploit emerging technologies to ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Magni-X [Albania]

  Background Larger Deal In September 2025, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Albania announced that Elbit Systems would supply Albania with various military ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Thor [Albania]

  Background Larger Deal In September 2025, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Albania announced that Elbit Systems would supply Albania with various military ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]

  Programme Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Magni-X (1-350) [Austria]

  Background Contract Various outlets reported in mid-2025 that the Austrian Armed Forces had acquired 315 Magni-X UAVs from Elbit Systems. The contract was concluded with the German branch of ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Watchkeeper X (Uncontracted) [Romania]

  Programme Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Matrice 300 (Ukraine)

  Programme Background On 11 December 2021, Ukrainian media reported that the Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine had acquired  60 Matrice 300 rotary-wing ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Hermes 900 [Thailand]

  Programme Background Requirement The Naval Acquisition Management Office (NAMO) of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) announced its intention to acquire one MALE UAV system comprising three ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  IAR-99 Replacement (Romania)

  On 29 August 2017, Leonardo announced that the IAR-99 trainer technology demonstrator (TD) will be fitted with company's Vixen 500E AESA radar. The Vixen 500E AESA ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  MD 530F -Kenya

  Crew transition training took place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with field service support, armament, and gunnery training scheduled to occur at ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air combat Training Centers

  Training centres and networked simulation devices for collective training in a realistic operational context at various levels (squadron, distant, joint, coalition) – Rafale Simulation Center, ...

• Air: UAV simulators

  UAV Simulators

  Elbit Systems has developed simulation systems to train personnel in UAV operation, from generic UAV training for initial screening procedures up to full mission, high-fidelity ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Air Combat Training

  Boeing has experience in delivering training for fixed-wing air combat platforms including F-15C/E, F-16, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, F-22 and MV/CV-22.

• Air: air combat simulators

  USAF F-16 Training System

  L3Harris Technologies is supporting approximately 180 F-16 pilot and maintenance trainers as part of the USAF’s F-16 Training System. Programme contract options extend through 2019. ...

• Air: Displays

  F-16 Center Pedestal Display

  Produced by Elbit Systems of America, the F-16 Center Pedestal Display (CPD) provides a high-resolution colour display that replaces several legacy instruments on F-16 aircraft. 

• Land: C2 simulators

  BGSC

  The Battle Group Simulation Center (BGSC) is a commander’s open training tool for doctrine and tactics. BGSC uses AI-based, adaptive-behaviour CGF. Applications include: conventional and ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  SkyBreaker

  Elbit Systems' SkyBreaker is an airborne Mission Training Centre that enables networked training between various trainees and platforms, including a range of air force platforms. ...

• Land: air defence simulators

  Live Training System for Air Defence

  Elbit Systems' Live Training System for Air Defence is integrated on various short- and medium-range air defence systems. The Live Training System provides networked and ...

• Air: mission management systems

  Naval Command Center

  The Elbit Systems Naval Command Center (NCC) provides the infrastructure, systems and functionality required to achieve maritime domain awareness in conjunction with applicable means, evaluating ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  VMTS

  Elbit Systems' Virtual Mission Training System (VMTS) provides realistic training at a reduced cost in a fighter-like environment, claims the company. Using a data link, ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Instrumented Ground Combat Training Systems

  Cubic supplies combat training systems for CTCs, homestations and forward-deployed environments. The systems are designed to support missions including force-on-force, urban operations, joint, combined arms ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  F-35 Training System

  BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...

• Major networking projects

  DAP

  Israel’s Digital Army Program (DAP) offers interoperability of tri-service (air, land, sea) platforms and sensors for force-wide collaboration. The system is implemented in the IDF ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Magni-X

  Magni-X is a mini rotary-wing UAV from Elbit Systems. The aircraft was first unveiled in 2019 and was designed specifically for Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) operations ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  Tzofit Training Centre

  In June 2009, Elbit inaugurated the Beechcraft King Air B200 Tzofit Training Centre for IDF pilots. Elbit Systems serves as the project’s prime contractor, while ...